EPISODE · Mar 29, 2024 · 3 MIN
Avian Flu Crosses Species
from Market Trends with Tracy · host Saval Foodservice
Chicken pricing is moving up again for next week, wings, boneless breasts and tenders are all getting more money. Production is increasing weekly, but demand is still strong, and everything is getting sold. Hatch rate is down again for last week to 78.9%. Anything under 80% is a concern but we are seeing lower hatch rates for several weeks now. Hoping this turns around quickly. On the avian flu front, the good news is only one new report affecting 50 birds. The bad news is the mysterious illness affecting Texas cattle has been identified as Avian Flu, now crossed species in Texas. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn
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Chicken pricing is moving up again for next week, wings, boneless breasts and tenders are all getting more money. Production is increasing weekly, but demand is still strong, and everything is getting sold. Hatch rate is down again for last week to 78.9%. Anything under 80% is a concern but we are seeing lower hatch rates for several weeks now. Hoping this turns around quickly. On the avian flu front, the good news is only one new report affecting 50 birds. ...
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